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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,673.67, 98,465.51 and 23,552.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,673.67, 98,465.51 and 23,552.85 is: 35,313.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,673.67 : 98,465.51 = 23,552.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,673.67/98,465.51 = 23,552.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,673.67x = 98,465.51 × 23,552.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,673.67x = 2,319,143,387.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319,143,387.20/65,673.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,313.14

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